Recent content by sewpergreen

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    Generic DPD powder vs. Taylor Brand

    I did see that. I guess I will stick with good ole Taylor. Thank you for your input!
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    Generic DPD powder vs. Taylor Brand

    I'm glad I asked. You are correct, there are others out there. This one is called a "free chlorine reagent". Any thoughts on this one?
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    Generic DPD powder vs. Taylor Brand

    I ran out of DPD powder and came across this listing on Amazon. The powder is in pre-measured foil packs. Is there any reason this powder would work any differently with my Taylor R-0871 drops than Taylor brand DPD powder? I am considering these for 3 reasons: 1. They are pre-measured 2. I...
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    Replacement knob for Haywood Star Clear is too long!

    Thanks for the advice Richard. I looked at it again while awaiting a response and realized that the threads toward the bottom of the rod were filled with scale. I spent a few minutes scraping it out and was able to tighten the lid all the way down--they need to be cleaned more, but for now at...
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    Replacement knob for Haywood Star Clear is too long!

    The lock know for my Haywood Star Clear pump lid became stripped over time. I ordered the new part, replaced the o-ring, clear ring and e clip. The knob works perfectly and secures tightly to the rod coming up the middle of the pump except...it stops turning before the lid is secure to the...
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    Spill over spa is cloudy after I vacuum

    I decided to go ahead an redo the SLAM with a little more attention to detail. It looks better, but I still have my original question: should a filter be able to get all the green and particles out?
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    Spill over spa is cloudy after I vacuum

    I was hoping this was a problem that not caused by laziness... Should I do a SLAM even though my CC is 0?
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    Spill over spa is cloudy after I vacuum

    I have been reading the forums for over a year, but this is my first ever post. I have been using the TFP method for awhile, but I always seem to be one step behind my pool...probably because I am a too lazy to test every single day, but that's another post. I SLAMed my pool a couple of days...